BUILDING LANGUAGE THROUGH BOOKS. THREE PART LEARNING SERIES

 THIS IS BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE CBE.  An email was also sent to all Kindergarten parents, and the QR code is accessible through that email.

Building Language Through Books: Three-Part Learning Series

Building children’s language skills through storybooks

You are invited to join CBE speech-language pathologists to learn how to build children's language through storybooks. This is a three-part series intended for caregivers of kindergarten and grade 1 students (ages 4-7 years). Please note, children are not expected to attend.

We will discuss:

•   The benefits of reading with children

•   Effective strategies to read to children

•   Vocabulary and grammar milestones

•   How to teach vocabulary and grammar through storybooks

  We look forward to welcoming you and learning together

  To register, please scan the following QR code and complete the Microsoft Form or visit https://forms.office.com/r/n4aqBD2YTe

  Questions

  Please contact Leslie Kimmett lkkimmett@cbe.ab.ca for questions about this presentation.

Detailed instructions and a link will be emailed after you register.

 

The session will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams. The download is free,

and can also be accessed using a web browser without using the download.

Building Language Through Books: Three- Part Learning Series

April 13th, 4-5pm: The Power of Books

April 20th, 4-5pm: Building Vocabulary Through Books

April 27th, 4-5pm: Building Grammar Through Books

Event link will be emailed 1-2 days prior to session.

14 de marzo - Paul Davies presentation

 

Paul Davis Presentation

The Dalhousie Parent Society presents:   PAUL DAVIS – Online and Social Networking Safety Officer. Join us March 15th at 7:30 pm for this information session.  Click here to register.  A zoom link will be sent out shortly to registered parents.   We are so thrilled to have been able to book a virtual presentation from Paul Davis, an expert in Online Safety. Davis, a father of two teenagers, is a self-described ‘techie’. He has worked in IT for more than 25 years. Since 2011, he has added the role of social networking safety educator, regularly addressing students, teachers, educators and parents in school settings across Canada and the United States, as well as speaking to corporate clients about topics including: online safety, cyberbullying, online security, and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.). Since the digital world is not going away, we wanted to learn how to best protect our children now since many kids already have access to smartphones. Paul's presentation will talk about the appropriate age for a child to have a smartphone, Smartphone contracts — understanding terms and conditions, what is legal and illegal, Establishing rules for smartphone usage (he does not recommend smartphones until grade 7), Regulating and monitoring screen time and mobile device usage and his personal experience with internet and social media safety, as a father of two teenagers, along with research on screen time and its effect on sleep patterns. There will also be a Q&A! REGISTER TODAY: March 15 at 7:30 pm as this is not a presentation you will want to miss. Register here!

8 de marzo

Over the past few weeks, we have been learning about love; Loving Ourselves, Loving Others, and Loving our Land.  Below are some examples of our work. Some of the writing is copied from the board, and the rest of the time, children are using "kid spelling" and recording the sounds they hear in words.  They are showing great improvement.  

We made "mitones" (mittens) and painted them using an ABC pattern.

We continue to learn about fruit in Spanish, and children were tasked with writing a sentence in Spanish and drawing a picture that matched.  With all of our writing activities, we are learning how to organize print on the space, spacing between letters and words, and using upper and lowercase letters correctly.

 

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES/DAYLIGHTS SAVING TIME

 Hola Dalhousie Families!

A reminder that tomorrow and Friday is our Celebration of Learning.  There is a full day of school tomorrow and no school for all students on Friday.

Our Lost & Found is overflowing and has been moved to the front.  Please check it on your way in or out to see if you recognized anything.  Dropping off a donation for our Food Drive at the same time would be very appreciated!

The Scholastic book fair will be in the Learning Commons.  If you can’t make, you can access it online. 

Due to emergent circumstances, the office will not be open in the evening as previously indicated.  If you have any questions, please contact the office at dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca or 403.777.6030 during business hours. 

We hope to see everyone come out celebrate their child’s learning!

A reminder to set your clocks forward one hour this week due to the start of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 12 at 2am.  More sunshine and light are coming our way!

 

3 de marzo - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 Please see the separate email sent regarding our Celebration of Learning & Book Fair on March 9 & 10 and how to book for it.   A reminder that Thursday, March 9 is a full day of school and that there is no school for all students on March 10.

 

We are continuing our Food Drive for Kindness Month.  All donations are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off at the donation boxes at either the front or the back door.

 

Volunteer opportunities are available for each class.  You must have a valid CBE volunteer clearance at the time you sign up and we ask that you sign up for two opportunities per class to allow for as many people as possible to participate.  If you would like to volunteer more, please check with the teacher.    More details can be found in the separate email that was sent out.

 

Our Spring Concert will be held on March 22 & 23 at 6:30pm.  You can see which classes perform when as well as the costume preparation in when in the separate emails that were sent out.   You can also check the class blogs for information. Srta. Primak is also looking for helping with prop creation.  You can sign up here if you can help out.  If you have any questions regarding the concert, please email Srta. Primak.

 

27 de febrero

 We have been working with Ten Frames (marcos de diez) to further build our understanding of number concepts to 10.  Today the children created a number line with the ten frames by mixing them up, taking the top card and placing it in the right spot between 1 and 10.  This helped developed the concept of numbers being before, after and in-between other numbers.

We have almost learned all the letter sounds of consonants and short vowels. Today, we worked with the letters SATIM to spell some short words.  This was the first time we have done this in class, and I was very impressed with how well the students did.

27 de febrero - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 Notes from the Music Room

 

I cannot believe that in approximately 3 weeks we will have our concerts! I hope that you have all checked your emails to see when your child is performing.   Many students are asking me about costumes etc.  Dalhousie elementary is very fortunate to have beautiful traditional Latin American custom-made costumes.  Some of our classes will be wearing these and others will find their costumes from home. 

 

Kindergarten Costumes:

Girls -  We have skirts and shirts for the little girls, however, we ask that they come to school wearing white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - Come to school wearing dark dress pants and a white or as close to white solid t-shirt or dress shirt.

All students can wear regular school shoes

 

Grade 1:

Sra Fuentes:  We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls - white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to white t-shirt or dress shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Srta Houde:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls -  white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to white t-shirt or dress shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Srta. Carcamo:

Please see the separate email that will be sent home.

 

Srta. Alvarado:

Please see the separate email that will be sent home.

 

Grade 2:

The children are at a beach going fishing. “Ideally” the costumes would be khaki shorts, capri pants or pants that are rolled up with a white or close to white T-shirt.  Nothing bright or neon if possible.  Please note, ideally does not mean that any money should be spent on this outfit… it’s just a guide.

 

Grade 3:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls - white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys -  dark dress pants and a white or as close to solid white t-shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Grade 4:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls -  white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to solid white t-shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Grade 5s:

Please wear your fanciest clothes!  You are the hosts of the evening!

Boys  - dress pants with a solid dress shirt or a solid (not neon) shirt.  Ties and bow ties are welcome.  Please avoid t-shirts with logos or writing on them.

 

Dalhousie School Updates

 

Please see the separate email sent regarding our Celebration of Learning & Book Fair on March 9 & 10 and how to book for it.

 

We are continuing our Food Drive for Kindness Month.  All donations are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off at the donation boxes at either the front or the back door.

 

Volunteer opportunities are available for each class.  You must have a valid CBE volunteer clearance at the time you sign up and we ask that you sign up for two opportunities per class to allow for as many people as possible to participate.  If you would like to volunteer more, please check with the teacher.    More details can be found in the separate email that was sent out.

 

Our Spring Concert will be held on March 22 & 23 at 6:30pm.  You can see which classes perform when in the separate email sent out.  Srta. Primak is also looking for helping with prop creation.  You can sign up here if you can help out.

 

Dalhousie Parent Society Updates

www.dalhousieparentsociety.com – check out our website for all this info and more!

dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com – email us if you have questions about anything!

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages as well! Search for Dalhousie Parent Society – tell your friends and fellow parents to give us a follow!

 

***EVENT***

The Dalhousie Parent Society presents PAUL DAVIS – Online and Social Networking Safety Officer. Join us March 15^th for this information session. RSVP here

 

***FUNDRAISERS***

BREAKING NEWS OUR CURRENT PLAYGROUND WILL BE REMOVED SUMMER 2024!  - The CBE will be ripping the current playground out. If we do not come together and fundraise to build the new playground, the kids will be left with nothing.  Check out the sign up if you are interested in becoming part of the playground committee! Volunteer here! Did you know? You will be supported by the Parent Society in your volunteer role. We have a Playground Lead who will have your back through the whole process!

 

PURDY’S CHOCOLATES

Want to know the most DELICIOUS way to support us? Order Purdy’s chocolates from our fundraiser!

From now until March 3, 2023, you can order Purdy’s treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Easter chocolates online. Shop gifts for family, friends, neighbours AND yourself in one convenient place. After all orders are submitted, we’ll sort, distribute, and let you know when you can collect your goodies.

What you’ll need to order:

1. Our campaign number: 61732

2. Go to our fundraising website: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1384984-104699 

3. Click “Join Campaign”

4. Shop, shop, shop away!

Thank you EVERYONE for your support. Even if you can’t buy chocolates from us, it would mean the world if you could share this fundraiser link to everyone you know! 

Happy chocolating!

 

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS

Visit the website here to see what’s being offered! Deadline is March 30^th

 

Beary Berry Honey Order forms were sent home last week. Please fill out forms and return by March 13^th!

  

***FUN LUNCH***

Volunteers need to have police clearance to volunteer for fun lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com if you would like us to confirm.  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!  March 1^st & 21^st  need a spot filled! View the sign up here. Don’t forget to send students with reusable straws if they have ordered Booster Juice! If they show a fun lunch volunteer they will be entered to win a free Subway fun lunch on March 21.

If your child will be absent and you‘ve already ordered fun lunch please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11:00am and let us know if you’d like to:
-Pick up the order from the office after 12:30pm
-Donate it to the amazing Dalhousie staff
-Have it sent home with a sibling

Upcoming dates:

March 1 – Tim Horton’s

March 7 – Fat Burger

March 15 – Boston Pizza

March 21 – Subway & Booster Juice